Daily Current Affairs / Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Speeds Up Railway Modernisation
Category : Business and economics Published on: December 12 2025
Indian Railways is rapidly modernising stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aiming to transform them into integrated urban hubs. So far, 1,337 stations have been identified and 155 redeveloped, featuring upgraded waiting halls, platforms, FOBs/air concourses, Divyangjan facilities, OSOP kiosks and multimodal connectivity. With a ₹12,118 crore allocation for 2025–26, the scheme focuses on sustainable infrastructure and city-side integration, though brownfield challenges and heritage clearances continue to influence timelines.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme fast-tracks India’s railway modernisation with upgraded facilities, sustainable design and integrated urban connectivity.
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